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Notes
A letter is a written means of communication used to inform, enquire or exchange ideas and
opinions.
There are two types of letters: Informal Letters and Formal Letters.
Format-
• Sender’s address
• Date
• Salutation
• Opening Paragraph
• Body
• Concluding Paragraph
• Subscription
Sample-
3244-Sarita Colony
Anand Parbat
Delhi-110 005
5 January 2017
Dear Sheetal,
I am sure you will be glad to receive my letter. Hope you are fine in your new set-up.
You left for Mumbai only a month ago but it feels ages since we met. I miss you a lot especially
when I sit down to study, go for walks or play chess. You are my best friend who has given me
a lot of sweet memories.
I wish to meet you in Mumbai during the coming vacation. We shall visit all the places we
used to go to. We shall meet our old friends. We can also go for a picnic.
Do write and tell me your travel plans. I shall receive you at the railway station. Convey my
loving regards to all in the family. Nothing more to pen now.
Yours lovingly,
Prateek
Formal Letter-Format
Sample Letter to the Editor
17 April 2018
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi
Sir,
May I have the honour to draw the attention of the authorities and the people through the column of
your newspaper about the importance of knowing first aid. Today, a child met with an accident near the
school gate. Many people were standing around but did not know what to do. Finally, the child was
carried to the hospital by a taxi driver. Teachers and school authorities should be made aware of primary
steps of first aid in school. It should be included in the school curriculum.
At the same time, they should have their own mini first aid box at home. Parents should encourage their
children for this purpose. They should know what to do in such situations before the victim is carried to
the hospital. At times, the first aid can be life saving. The government and the concerned educational
authorities should initiate a step towards this.
Thank you,
Yours sincerely,
Anand Joshi.
H.W.
Q.1. Write an informal letter in about 100-120 words.
a) Your friend has planned to go on a vacation to your hometown. As you are familiar with the place,
write a letter suggesting three good places to visit during the trip.
b) You have won the first prize in your school’s singing competition. Write a letter to your grandmother
who is a renowned singer, asking for guidance on how to prepare for the inter-school singing
competition.
c) Write a letter to your father who is working abroad, enquiring about his well-bring and informing him
about your progress in academics and co-curricular activities.
a) The drainage system in your locality has not been cleaned for a long time. It has been raining heavily
for two days due to which there is water logging in your lane. Write a letter to the municipal authorities
requesting them to take immediate action.
b) Your school’s PE teacher has taken an initiative to train underprivileged children to play football every
day after school hours. Write a mail to him appreciating his efforts and showing your interest to
volunteer for this initiative.
c) You are the Head Boy/Head Girl of your school. Write a letter to ‘Celebrations Pvt Ltd’ to place an
order for snacks, decorations and gifts for Teacher’s Day celebration in your school.